At Alban City School, we believe that History plays a vital part in children’s learning and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world. Our aim is for children to develop a sense of chronology from the earliest of times to the present day, and through this develop a well-rounded knowledge of the past and its events. Key concepts of making connections, cause and consequence, and similarity and difference are threaded through the whole curriculum.
We want children to enjoy and love learning about history by gaining knowledge and skills, not just through experiences in the classroom, but also through the use of fieldwork and educational enhancements such as trips and visitors. The history curriculum at Alban City draws from and makes full use of the immediate and wider local area, enabling children to develop a deep understanding of the rich history of their locality.
We encourage our children to understand the methods of historical enquiry through asking questions and carrying out research as well as evaluating primary and secondary sources to develop their skills of analysis, contrast, interpretation and problem-solving. Our historians will be able to explain clearly how these sources give us an insight about how people around the world used to live and how these interpretations may differ. Key historical vocabulary linked to the topic is taught within lessons and children are encouraged to develop their understanding of the past and make connections through the use of timelines.
- History Curriculum Document (784.91KB)